Market Overview:
The global 4D printing materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for advanced and innovative materials in various applications. Some of the key factors that are expected to drive the growth of this market include the growing demand for shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, shape memory alloys and hydrogels in various applications. The 4D printing materials market is segmented on the basis of type into shape memory polymer (SMP), liquid crystal elastomer (LCE), shape memory alloy (SMA) and hydrogel. Of these, SMP is expected to account for a major share of the global 4D printing materials market during the forecast period owing to its high applicability in various industries such as aerospace, chemical industrial, architecture, education and medical care. LCE is also anticipated to witness significant growth duringthe forecast period due its properties such as biocompatibility and thermal stability.
Product Definition:
4D printing materials are those that can be printed using a 3D printer and which will change shape or properties over time in response to external stimuli, such as heat, light or moisture. The importance of 4D printing materials is that they could potentially be used to create objects that change shape or function in response to environmental conditions, such as weather changes or the presence of pollutants. This could allow for the creation of self-cleaning surfaces, climate-sensitive fabrics and other objects with enhanced functionality.
Shape Memory Polymer (SMP):
Shape memory polymers (SMP) are materials that can be reshaped by applying an external stimuli such as heat or pressure. They return to their original shape after the stress is released. SMP exhibit elasticity and regain their initial size when they are relaxed, unlike other thermosetting plastics which harden over time.
Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE):
Liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) is a thermoplastic polymer that undergoes an apparent transition temperature change at the application of applied heat. LCEs are also referred to as liquid crystal polymers or liquid crystalline polymers. The material has applications in various industries including packaging, consumer goods, automotive and electronics owing to its properties such as high dimensional stability, low viscosity and surface tension reduction.
Application Insights:
The aerospace application segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of XX% over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to increasing use of 4D printing materials in aircraft components such as landing gear doors, engine mounts, and fuselage sections.
4D printing technology has numerous advantages over traditional manufacturing processes such as high accuracy, versatility, efficiency and sustainability owing to which several other applications are adopting this technology including medical devices & parts which are expected to drive the market growth further during the forecast period.
In addition 4D printing materials find their usage across various other end-use industries including automotive & transportation where they are used for prototyping purposes or even full scale production models with enhanced precision thereby contributing towards overall market growth during the estimated time frame.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global 4D printing materials market in terms of revenue share in 2016. The region is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period owing to increasing R&D investments and technological advancements coupled with high disposable income of consumers.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness a lucrative CAGR during the forecast period due to growing industrialization, rising healthcare expenditure, and expanding end-use industries for 4D plastics. In addition, favorable government initiatives pertaining to research & development activities are also expected drive regional growth over the next eight years. Europe accounted for a significant share in 2016 as many European countries have signed agreements with U.S., Canada, Japan and China aimed at promoting trade among these nations by eliminating or reducing tariffs on imported goods (known as free trade agreement).
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for customized products: The ability to print objects in three dimensions (3D) has already revolutionized the manufacturing sector by allowing for increased customization of products. 4D printing takes this a step further by adding the dimension of time, which allows for even greater customization and adaptation to specific needs or environments. This is expected to lead to increased demand for 4D printing materials, as businesses and consumers alike seek out ever more specialized products.
- Advances in technology: As with any new technology, there is always room for improvement and advancement. This is particularly true of 4D printing, which is still in its early stages of development. With continued research and innovation, it is likely that new and better materials will be developed specifically suited for 4D printing applications. This will spur further growth in the market as businesses rush to adopt the latest advancements in this rapidly evolving field.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
4D Printing Materials Market Research Report
By Type
Shape Memory Polymer (SMP), Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE), Shape Memory Alloy (SMA), Hydrogel
By Application
Working, Aerospace, Chemical Industrial, Architecture, Education, Medical Care
By Companies
BASF SE, Cornerstone Research Group, SINOPEC, Covestro, EndoShape, Evonik, MedShape, Mitsubishi, Spintech, Syzygy Memory Plastics
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
200
Number of Tables & Figures
140
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global 4D Printing Materials Market Report Segments:
The global 4D Printing Materials market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Shape Memory Polymer (SMP), Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE), Shape Memory Alloy (SMA), Hydrogel
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Working, Aerospace, Chemical Industrial, Architecture, Education, Medical Care
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- BASF SE
- Cornerstone Research Group
- SINOPEC
- Covestro
- EndoShape
- Evonik
- MedShape
- Mitsubishi
- Spintech
- Syzygy Memory Plastics
Highlights of The 4D Printing Materials Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Shape Memory Polymer (SMP)
- Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE)
- Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)
- Hydrogel
- By Application:
- Working
- Aerospace
- Chemical Industrial
- Architecture
- Education
- Medical Care
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the 4D Printing Materials Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
4D printing materials are a type of filaments used in 3D printing. They are made up of many small strands that can be manipulated by the printer to create objects from a digital file.
Some of the major companies in the 4d printing materials market are BASF SE, Cornerstone Research Group, SINOPEC, Covestro, EndoShape, Evonik, MedShape, Mitsubishi, Spintech, Syzygy Memory Plastics.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 4D Printing Materials Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 4D Printing Materials Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 4D Printing Materials Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the 4D Printing Materials Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global 4D Printing Materials Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 4D Printing Materials Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 4D Printing Materials Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global 4D Printing Materials Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Shape Memory Polymer (SMP)
5.2.2 Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE)
5.2.3 Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)
5.2.4 Hydrogel
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global 4D Printing Materials Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Working
6.2.2 Aerospace
6.2.3 Chemical Industrial
6.2.4 Architecture
6.2.5 Education
6.2.6 Medical Care
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global 4D Printing Materials Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America 4D Printing Materials Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Shape Memory Polymer (SMP)
9.6.2 Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE)
9.6.3 Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)
9.6.4 Hydrogel
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Working
9.10.2 Aerospace
9.10.3 Chemical Industrial
9.10.4 Architecture
9.10.5 Education
9.10.6 Medical Care
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe 4D Printing Materials Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Shape Memory Polymer (SMP)
10.6.2 Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE)
10.6.3 Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)
10.6.4 Hydrogel
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Working
10.10.2 Aerospace
10.10.3 Chemical Industrial
10.10.4 Architecture
10.10.5 Education
10.10.6 Medical Care
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific 4D Printing Materials Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Shape Memory Polymer (SMP)
11.6.2 Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE)
11.6.3 Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)
11.6.4 Hydrogel
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Working
11.10.2 Aerospace
11.10.3 Chemical Industrial
11.10.4 Architecture
11.10.5 Education
11.10.6 Medical Care
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America 4D Printing Materials Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Shape Memory Polymer (SMP)
12.6.2 Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE)
12.6.3 Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)
12.6.4 Hydrogel
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Working
12.10.2 Aerospace
12.10.3 Chemical Industrial
12.10.4 Architecture
12.10.5 Education
12.10.6 Medical Care
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 4D Printing Materials Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Shape Memory Polymer (SMP)
13.6.2 Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE)
13.6.3 Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)
13.6.4 Hydrogel
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 4D Printing Materials Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Working
13.10.2 Aerospace
13.10.3 Chemical Industrial
13.10.4 Architecture
13.10.5 Education
13.10.6 Medical Care
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 4D Printing Materials Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global 4D Printing Materials Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 BASF SE
14.3.2 Cornerstone Research Group
14.3.3 SINOPEC
14.3.4 Covestro
14.3.5 EndoShape
14.3.6 Evonik
14.3.7 MedShape
14.3.8 Mitsubishi
14.3.9 Spintech
14.3.10 Syzygy Memory Plastics
